#its how i function

[jschrepp-illustrations]

Pokemon Trainer San Lang joined the party!

[asktheheirofslytherin]

How to fight insecurities? Even if I know I have a lot of'em I can't seem to overcome it...

Ah - what is it the young people say?

Fake it until you make it.

I was incredibly insecure upon my arrival to Hogwarts. I knew I belonged there, of course, but oh, how I was so acutely aware how behind I was in terms of my familiarity with wizarding culture. I was at first afraid to speak, as I just knew I would say the incorrect thing, or else betray my ignorance. Even my accent gave my social standing away.

But I also knew that remaining withdrawn would do me no good - in fact, it would further isolate me. I had to create allies, and a social standing. So I eventually forced myself to converse, to participate in activities and conversation. I raised my hand during lessons, even though in the beginning, I could feel beads of sweat forming on my brow. Had I the correct answers? I had read the books provided, and thought I did - but I was also aware of all the cultural context I lacked. And indeed, I oversimplified my answers a time or two, warranting the correction of a professor. I recall my cheeks burning with heat, a shame in my stomach. It felt so entirely unfair.

But I kept going, kept feigning confidence - and you know, of course what happened next. It worked, so incredibly well.

Keep going.

-Lord Voldemort

[ectopasta]

I’m running on 0 hours of sleep and soon to be a cup of coffee/mountain dew/monster/ whatever else I can find in the house that will wake me up because I sure as heck cant stand up by myself.

[hiyouarehere]

there are a lot of things i hate but i don't talk about. js.